Winnipeg Sun: Business - Carpet tycoon gives as good as he gets

Winnipeg Sun: Business - Carpet tycoon gives as good as he gets: "Carpet tycoon gives as good as he gets

By Kathleen Martens
Bill Knight is shocked to find himself in the same league as Izzy Asper, Randy Moffatt and John Buhler. 'I don't sit down and write a bunch of cheques,' he says of the above-named deep pockets. "

CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Don't underestimate just how much good Opportunity Grants can do for nonprofits

CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Don't underestimate just how much good Opportunity Grants can do for nonprofits: "Don't underestimate just how much good Opportunity Grants can do for nonprofits

By Asheville Citizen-Times
Dec. 27, 2004 5:40 p.m.
Nonprofit organizations can do a lot with a little, but they still need the little. And that's where Opportunity Grants come in.
Opportunity Grants, a new program by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, is geared for small organizations that do not need large sums and do not have the sophistication to wade through the often-complicated process of securing major grants."

Musician brought songs, wishes to children: 12/ 28/ 2004

Musician brought songs, wishes to children: 12/ 28/ 2004: "In November, Mr. Ray was recognized on National Philanthropy Day for his extensive volunteer work with A Wish Come True. "

Community News R Kirk Landon honored

Community News: "Local philanthropist R. Kirk Landon was honored as 2004 Philanthropist of the Year during the National Philanthropy Day 20th Anniversary Celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals with a luncheon at the J.W. Marriott on Nov. 16."

Time to give recognition

Time to give recognition: "Time to give recognition
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
By Nell Nolan
Government, giving and golf made happening headlines. The Bureau of Governmental Research, whose slogan is 'We report to you,' amassed many, many at the Marriott for its annual luncheon with Tucker Carlson as the speaker; National Philanthropy Day booked the Audubon Tea Room for its 20th celebration; and Xavier University of Louisiana fused fairway and funds during the third annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at Eastover Country Club. The fun came the evening before at the on-campus Sponsor & Pairing Party.
Louis M. Freeman, 2004 BGR chairman, welcomed the midday assembly and the Rev. Donald R. Frampton gave the invocation. Lunch and its serving then punctuated the program. Subsequent highlights were Louis Freeman's presentation to emeritus members Andre Rubenstein and Mary Zervigon, and his later remarks; nominating committee chairwoman Anne M. Milling's recognition of the new officers and directors; and, after Tucker "

Fund-raisers award donors, volunteers

Fund-raisers award donors, volunteers
Fund-raisers award donors, volunteers
Philanthropy Day event at Ritz fetes Alberts, Keenan, others.

By SHANNON DONNELLY , Daily News Society Editor
Wednesday, December 01, 2004


Leo Albert credits a bucket of potatoes for his philanthropy.

"When I was 8 years old I acquired my first real possession," Albert told the 350 guests assembled Tuesday at the annual Philanthropy Day luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton.

"It was a pocket watch. It cost one dollar and I earned it by picking potatoes in northern Maine for five cents a barrel," he said. "Little did I realize that 76 years later I would be standing here, honored as a philanthropist."

Albert and his wife Anne — who was unable to attend because of illness — were among the honorees at the luncheon, an annual event of the Palm Beach County chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

.: Corvallis Gazette-Times :. News

.: Corvallis Gazette-Times :. News: "Local Pepsi bottler Mario Pastega was surprised when he arrived at a recent luncheon where he was to receive an Oregon Philanthropy Award.

'I thought there would be 50 to 60 people there, and it turned out there were over 600,' Pastega said.

Pastega was one of seven individuals and organizations to receive the annual philanthropy award given out by the Oregon chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals last Wednesday in Portland. He was named Outstanding Volunteer Fund-raiser by the professional association in front of more than 650 business and community leaders from across Oregon"

Young fund-raiser speaks from experience about disease

Young fund-raiser speaks from experience about disease: "Young fund-raiser speaks from experience about disease
Sunday, December 05, 2004
By Maureen Byko

For the past 10 years, when the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has called, Matt Lewis has answered.
If an inspirational speaker was needed, he was there. If fund raising was the order of the day, he was available.
Lewis, a senior at Mars Area High School, was honored last month with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Western Pennsylvania Chapter."

Creative Loafing Atlanta | NEWS & VIEWS | VENTURE PHILANTHROPIST

Creative Loafing Atlanta | NEWS & VIEWS | VENTURE PHILANTHROPIST: "Venture philanthropist
Even a mean boy can learn to give
BY DOUG MONROE
My old friend Tom Glenn walked onstage in front of 900 people at the Georgia World Congress Center last week, and I couldn't help but marvel at how strange it felt to see someone I knew as a goofy kid grow up to amount to something.
I joined in the standing ovations as he took the stage and as he left. He looked good for a middle-aged man; he's stayed slim and kept most of his hair, although it might not be as red as it used to be.
He was introduced by William Clarkson, president of the Westminster Schools, who said many people had written letters about Tom and that he would like to read one in particular. It started off like this: 'To Whom It May Concern: Tom Glenn was a mean boy. ...'
The letter was so preposterous that it drew a good laugh. Clarkson stopped reading it and went on to say some wonderful things about Tom, who was being honored as Philanthropist of the Year by the Atlanta chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
I had to smile as Clarkson started reading the letter about Tom being mean. "